1961 Citroen Ami vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1961 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Citroen Ami. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Citroen Ami | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Ami | 993 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 43 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |